Device case with strap configurable for use with accessories

ABSTRACT

A device case with a strap adapted to allow the user to hold an electronic device with the aid of a strap. The device case is adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, with a case with rimmed sides that capture the electronic device. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. An attachable device strap adapted to be adhesively fastened to the back side of an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, or to the back side of a case holding a cellular telephone. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. Accessories such as stands, holders, and lights may be couple to the exposed clip, adding other functionalities to the case system.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No.16/932,071, filed Jul. 17, 2020 which claims priority to U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 62/876,036 to Balmer, filed Jul. 19,2019, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

BACKGROUND Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to accessories for an electronic device,and more particularly to a strap unit with attachment for attaching thedevice to a tripod.

Description of Related Art

Cases for electronic devices such as cellular telephones are adapted toprotect the device from environmental hazards, as well as scuffing andother types of wear. A user may want to have a case which allows foradditional security in the holding of the device. Also, users may wantto be able to support other accessory items, and may want to have themattached to the telephone, or to its case.

What is called for is a device case which can provide a more secure wayto hold the device, such as a cellular telephone, and which can supportaccessories.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a front view of a device case with strap according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a back view of a device case with strap according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1C is a back view of a device case with strap with device accordingto some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1D is a side view of a device case with strap according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1E is a bottom view of a device case with strap according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1F is a top view of a device case with strap according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1G is a cross-sectional view of a device case according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1H is a partial cross-sectional view of a latch in a latchedconfiguration according to some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1I is a partial cross-sectional view of a latch in an unlatchedconfiguration according to some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1J is a series of views of the device case with clip in a pluralityof configurations according to some embodiments of the presentinvention.

FIG. 2A is a front view of a device case with strap in a partially openconfiguration according to some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 2B is a side view of a device case with strap in a partially openconfiguration according to some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a front view of a device case with strap in a fully openconfiguration according to some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is a side view of a device case with strap in a fully openconfiguration according to some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 3C presents a sectional view of a device case with strap in a fullyopen configuration according to some embodiments of the presentinvention.

FIG. 3D is a cross-sectional view of a recess according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 3E is a cross-sectional view of a recess with extrusion accordingto some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 4A is a front view of an attachable device strap system accordingto some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 4B is a side view of an attachable device strap system according tosome embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 4C is a rear view of an attachable device strap system according tosome embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 4D is a top view of an attachable device strap system according tosome embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 4E is a bottom view of an attachable device strap system accordingto some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 5A is a view of an attachable device strap system in a closedconfiguration according to some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 5B is a view of an attachable device strap system in a partiallyopen configuration according to some embodiments of the presentinvention.

FIG. 5C is a view of an attachable device strap system in a fully openconfiguration according to some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 6A is a front view of an attachable device strap system in apartially open configuration according to some embodiments of thepresent invention.

FIG. 6B is a side view of an attachable device strap system in apartially open configuration according to some embodiments of thepresent invention.

FIG. 7A is a front view of an attachable device strap system in a fullyopen configuration according to some embodiments of the presentinvention.

FIG. 7B is a side view of an attachable device strap system in a fullyopen configuration according to some embodiments of the presentinvention.

FIG. 8A is a front view of an attachable device strap system on acellular telephone in a closed configuration according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 8B is a side view of an attachable device strap system on acellular telephone in a closed configuration according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 8C is a front view and cross-sectional view of an attachable devicestrap system on a cellular telephone in a closed configuration accordingto some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 8D is a cross-sectional view of the latch on an attachable devicestrap system on a cellular telephone in a closed configuration accordingto some embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 9A is a front view of an attachable device strap system on acellular telephone in a partially open configuration according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 9B is a side view of an attachable device strap system on acellular telephone in a partially open configuration according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 10A is a front view of an attachable device strap system on acellular telephone in a fully open configuration according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 10B is a side view of an attachable device strap system on acellular telephone in a fully open configuration according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a series of views of an attachable device strap system on acellular telephone in different configurations according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIGS. 12A-F are views of a flexible arm assembly according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIGS. 13A-D are views of a flexible arm assembly coupled to a devicecase according to some embodiments of the present invention.

FIGS. 14A-G are views of an offset threaded adapter accessory accordingto some embodiments of the present invention.

FIGS. 15A-F are views of an offset threaded adapter accessory coupling adevice case to a tripod according to some embodiments of the presentinvention.

FIGS. 16A-G are views of dual flexible mounting arm accessory accordingto some embodiments of the present invention.

FIGS. 17A-G are views of a lighting accessory according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIGS. 18A-G are views of an extension arm cold shoe accessory accordingto some embodiments of the present invention.

FIGS. 19A-C are views of a power bank clamp accessory according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIGS. 20A-G are views of a double cold shoe accessory according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIGS. 21A-G are views of a speaker accessory according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIGS. 22A-F are views of a suction cup accessory according to someembodiments of the present invention.

FIGS. 23A-G are views of a nano-suction cup accessory according to someembodiments of the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A device case with a strap adapted to allow the user to hold anelectronic device with the aid of a strap. The device case is adapted toreceive an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, with a casewith rimmed sides that capture the electronic device. The strap mayunclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to bereceived by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. An attachable devicestrap adapted to be adhesively fastened to the back side of anelectronic device, such as a cellular telephone, or to the back side ofa case holding a cellular telephone. The strap may unclip and move alonga fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver,such as on a tripod. Accessories such as stands, holders, and lights maybe couple to the exposed clip, adding other functionalities to the casesystem.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1A-1H illustrate a device case with strap 100 according to someembodiments of the present invention. The device case with strap 100 hasa main case 101 adapted to receive an electronic device, such as acellular telephone, on a first side 108. The main case 101 has a strapand clip assembly on a second side 107. The case 101 has a case clip 102coupled to the second side 107. In some aspects, the main case 101 isadapted to gently snap over a device, such as a cellular telephone, andto retain that device within the case. The main case 101 may providescuff and impact protection in addition to providing the functionalitiesof the strap, and of the clip-on accessories, as discussed below.

The device case with strap provides the user a strap to have additionalstability and safety when holding a device, such as a cellulartelephone. The strap provides a finger loop through which the user canplace a finger or fingers, enhancing the security of holding the device.The strap may extend into a loop in an open configuration, but may bepulled flat against the device case when in a closed configuration,allowing for a more streamlined configuration, which may be desiredwhile the device is in a pocket, for example. Additionally, in the openconfiguration, a clip plate may be accessible which allows the user toclip on one of a number of different accessories, such as lights,speakers, supports, or to further clip the device case to a support unitsuch as tripod.

FIG. 1B illustrates the device case with strap 100 where the main case101 does not have the telephone mounted therein. The main case 101 has acentral panel which then may have a bottom rim 109, side rims 110, 112,and a top rim 111 adapted to retain an electronic device. In aspects,the rims may deflect slightly to receive the electronic device and thenlock around the electronic device. A cover 130 may be used to provide acontinuous inner surface to the first side 108 of the case. In order tomanufacture, which may include molding, the rails of the case 101 whichallow for the sliding of the strap clip slider, there may be a void inthe inner surface of the case. The molding may only support a singlesolid layer, which may be the strap clip slider. The cover 130 may beplaced cover the void in the continuity of the inner surface of thefirst side 108 of the case 101.

A strap clip slider 103 is clipped into the case clip 102 in the closedconfiguration seen in FIG. 1A. A strap 104 is coupled to the strap clipslider 103 on a first end and is coupled to the strap base on a secondend 105. The strap 104 may enter the case 101 from the rear through aslot 153. The strap 104 may then be fastened to the inside surface ofthe first side 108 of the case 101. In some aspects, one or more holes106 may be present in the main case 101 to allow for functionalities ofthe electronic device held by the device case with strap 100.

FIGS. 1C-1F illustrate the device case with strap 100 with a cellulartelephone 131 mounted within the case 101 and with the strap clip slider103 clipped into the case clip 102. In this configuration, the strap 104is pulled somewhat tightly and lays against the second side 107 of thecase 101. In addition to the hole 106 which may allow clearance for acamera within the cellular telephone, other holes in the case may bepresent to provide access to buttons and ports on the cellulartelephone. It should be understood that the front of the cellulartelephone, which may be a smartphone screen, is seen at the back of thedevice case, as described herein.

FIGS. 1G-1I illustrate the latching and release aspects of the strapclip slider 103 to the case clip 102. A push tab 132 may be presseddown, or toward the case, and this will cause an upward pivot of thelatch 133. The push tab 132 and the latch 133 may be considered to be apivoting unit 150, with or without a pivot pin. The push tab 132 and thelatch 133 may be cut apart from the strap clip slider structure in sucha manner that the depressing of the push tab 132 will raise the latch133, acting as a pivoting unit 150. The pivoting unit 150 may operate asif it is a spring loaded pivot, but may only use the material propertiesof the material, and the configuration of how the push tab and latch arecut out of the clip slider, to achieve that functionality. The latch 133resides within a recess 134 in the clip 102, and when the latch 133 isupwardly pivoted it will free the strap clip slider and allow it toslide along the slider rails 155. FIG. 1I illustrates the pivoting unit150 in a depressed position, wherein the latch 133 is raised above thecapture surface 151 of the recess 134, allowing for the release of thestrap clip slider 103.

FIG. 1J illustrates the strap clip slider 102 in first a closedconfiguration 136, then in a partially open configuration 137 with thestrap 104 starting to bow out, and then in a fully open configuration138 with the strap now bowed out to a maximum extent.

The Clip Plate 113

FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate the partially open configuration 137 of thestrap clip slider, with the strap 104 partially bowed outward. FIGS. 3Aand 3B illustrate the fully open configuration 138 with the strap bowedout to a maximum extent. The bowed out strap allows the user to graspthe device case, with the device mounted therein, and to get extra holdand security by running one or more fingers under the bowed out strap.By grasping the device and case while using one or more fingers throughthe strap bow, the user greatly reduces, or eliminates, the risk thatthe device case might be dropped. The use of the strap in this mannermay also allow for a more steady holding of the device duringphotography or videography. The use of the strap in this manner alsoenhances the user's control during normal phone use, includingtelephoning, and viewing the smartphone screen.

As seen in FIG. 3C, a rail structure 155 may include slots which providea guide to the sliding strap clip slider 102. The strap clip slider 102may include rail portions which extend down through the slots. The slotswith their mating rails allow for the axial movement of the strap clipslider 102 as it moves from a closed configuration to an openconfiguration, as well as maintaining its orientation. The rails myinclude lips which tuck under the rail structure in order to retain thestrap clip slider 102 onto the rail structure 155. In addition, the railstructure 155 may have a recess 141 along its top surface 140. Therecess 141 is adapted to receive a bump, or extrusion, 143 on theunderside of the strap clip slider 102 to gently lock the slider in thefully open configuration 138. The recess 141 may receive the extrusion143 with a gentle interference fit which will gently lock the sliderinto an open position, but be easily unlocked by the user when desired.

The sliding of the strap clip slider 103 exposes a mating clip plate 113which may allow for the device case with strap 100 to be clipped into aclip receiver on a tripod or other mounting device. In some aspects, themating clip plate 113 may a raised planar piece which is undercut aroundits front and side perimeters, allowing it to slide into a clip receiverwhich has a floor circumscribed with a lipped sides and rear. The matingclip plate 113 may also mate to a variety of accessory components with aclip receiver, as discussed further below.

FIGS. 4A-4E illustrate an attachable device strap system 200 accordingto some embodiments of the present invention. The attachable devicestrap 200 has a main structure 201 adapted to be adhesively coupled toan electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, on a first side 208of the attachable device strap system 200. The main structure 201 has astrap and clip assembly on a second side. The main structure 201 has acase clip 213 coupled to the second side of the main structure 201. Astrap clip slider 203 is clipped into the case clip 213 in the closedconfiguration seen in FIGS. 4A-4E. A strap 204 is coupled to the strapclip slider 203 on a first end and is coupled to the strap base 205 on asecond end. Strap access areas 206, 207 are inset areas adapted to allowthe user better access to slip a finger under the strap 204. An adhesivemay be affixed to the back surface 208 of the main structure 201 formounting onto an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone.

FIGS. 5A through 5C illustrate the attachable device strap system 200 inseries of configurations including closed 160, partially open 161, and afully open 162 configuration. In the partially open and fully openconfiguration, the strap clip slider 203 has been unclipped from thecase clip 213.

FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate the partially open configuration 161 thestrap clip slider, with the strap 204 partially bowed outward. FIGS. 7Aand 7B illustrate the fully open configuration 162 with the strap bowedout to a maximum extent. The bowed out strap allows the user to graspthe device case, with the device mounted therein, and to get extra holdand security by running one or more fingers under the bowed out strap.By grasping the device and case while using one or more fingers throughthe strap bow, the user greatly reduces, or eliminates, the risk thatthe device case might be dropped. The use of the strap in this mannermay also allow for a more steady holding of the device duringphotography or videography.

As seen in FIGS. 8C and 8D, the clip release push tab 215 may bedepressed into a recess 230 to release the clip release from a clipcapturing recess 214. The push tab 132 and the latch 233 may beconsidered to be a pivoting unit 250, with or without a pivot pin. Thepush tab 215 and the latch 233 may be cut apart from the strap clipslider structure in such a manner that the depressing of the push tab215 will raise the latch 233, acting as a pivoting unit 250. The latch233 resides within a recess 234 in the clip 213, and when the latch 233is upwardly pivoted it will free the strap clip slider and allow it toslide along the slider rails 155.

The strap clip slider 203 is coupled to the second side of the mainstructure 201 along a sliding rail system which allows the strap clipslider 203 to move away from the case clip along the sliding rail system216 which keeps the strap clip movably attached to the main structure201. As the strap clip slider 203 is slid away from the case clip 213, aportion of the strap 204 may move away from the main structure 201 tocreate a loop.

FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate the attachable device strap system 200attached to a cellular telephone 240 in a closed configuration 160.FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate the attachable device strap system 200attached to a cellular telephone 240 in a partially open configuration161. FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate the attachable device strap system 200attached to a cellular telephone 240 in a fully open configuration 162.FIG. 11 illustrate the closed configuration 160, the partially openconfiguration 161, and the fully open configuration 162. Althoughillustrated in FIGS. 8A and 8B as adhered directly to a cellulartelephone, the attachable device strap system may similarly be adheredto a case which supports a telephone, as opposed to directly onto thecellular telephone.

In some embodiments of the present invention, accessory items may beclipped onto the case clip 102 of the device case with strap 100 or ontothe clip of the attachable device clip system 200, which may be mountedonto a cellular telephone, for example. The accessory items may includea clip receiver adapted to releasably latch onto the clip using matinginterfaces.

The clip base 113, as seen in FIG. 1J, may have a flat outward surfaceand rails along its sides, or along three sides. The rails of the clipcan be inserted into a mating interface of a clip receiver, which isadapted to receive a flat bottomed clip and which has grooves along itssides to receive the rails of the clip. A recess 134 in the planaroutward surface of the clip base is adapted to receive a mating latchportion of the clip receiver. The recess 134 is adapted to allow for thecapture of the clip by a tab when slid into an interfacing clip receiverof a support structure, such as an accessory item as discussed below. Aneckdown on the side rails 113 allows for easier insertion of the clipinto its interfacing clip receiver.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as seen in FIGS. 12A-12F,a flexible arm assembly 300 is adapted to mate to the case clip of adevice case with strap or onto the clip of an attachable device clipsystem, or to other systems with appropriate and similar interfaces. Theflexible arm assembly 300 includes a clip receiver 305 adapted toreceive a clip. The clip, which may be the case clip 102 of the devicecase with strap 100, may have rails adapted to slide into slots 306along the inside of the sides of the raised sides of the clip receiver.

The clip receiver 305 may be removably attached to the clip receiver andmay be released by pressing on the lever 308. In some embodiments, thelever is on the same side of the clip receiver as which the clip slidesin on. In other embodiments, the lever 308 is on the side opposite thatwhich the clip slides in on. The latch 307 is adapted to releasablycouple to the clip within the recess 234 of the clip surface.

A first arm 301 and a second arm 302 are coupled to the main body 309 ofthe flexible arm assembly 309. In some aspects, the first arm and thesecond arm are part of a continuous arm structure. The arms are flexibleenough be bent by the user into a desired configuration, while beingrigid enough to maintain that configuration during use and whilesupporting a cellular telephone in a device case to which the flexiblearm assembly is coupled. The arms may be of an aluminum center coveredwith a silicone sleeve. End caps 303 may be placed on the ends of thearms and may be of a sufficiently frictional material to preventslipping of the legs while used as described below.

FIG. 13A illustrates the flexible arm assembly 300 coupled to a devicecase 100. The clip slider 103 is in the fully open configuration and theextrusion 143 is gently locked into the recess 141. The gentle lockingof the clip slider in the fully open position, with the strap 104 loopedout, allows more ease for the user to insert the clip receiver of theflexible arm assembly onto the clip, avoiding interference from the clipslider. FIG. 13B illustrates the flexible arms bent into a downwardconfiguration allowing for support of the device case, for example, ifplaced on a flat surface. FIG. 13C illustrates the flexible arms loopedinto a spiral configuration, as could be used if wrapped around a poleor other structure, allowing for support of the device casein such acircumstance. FIG. 13D shows a view of the device case without acellular telephone mounted therein, with the device supported by arms inthe downward configuration.

FIG. 14A illustrates an offset threaded adapter accessory 400 mountedonto a device case 100 according to some embodiments of the presentinvention. The offset threaded adapter may be used to bridge the devicecase to a threaded post interface, as may be seen with some supportdevices, such as tripods. FIGS. 14B-14G illustrate the offset threadedadapter accessory which includes a clip receiver 405 similar to that asseen above. A first body end 410 is structurally coupled to the clipreceiver 405 and to an offset body portion 407. A second body end 408 iscoupled to the offset body portion 407 and has a threaded insert 409which allows the accessory 400 to be mounted onto a threaded post, asmay be found on a tripod or other supports device. A release lever 411may release the latch of the clip receiver when the user desires todisconnect the accessory from the device case.

FIGS. 15A-15F illustrate a cellular telephone 131 mounted in a devicecase 100 supported by an offset threaded adapter accessory mounted ontoa tripod 440. The tripod 440 may have a spherical pivot 441 which allowsfor many different configurations of the system, giving the usernumerous positions to select from for the held device.

FIG. 16A illustrates a dual flexible mounting arm accessory 500 mountedonto a device case 100 according to some embodiments of the presentinvention. FIGS. 16B-16G illustrate the dual flexible mounting armaccessory 500 with a central body 501 coupled to a clip receiver 505. Afirst flexible arm 503 is coupled to a first side of the central body501 and a second flexible arm 502 is coupled to a second side of thecentral body 501. A release lever 504 may release the latch of the clipreceiver when the user desires to disconnect the accessory from thedevice case. Threaded posts 506, 507 are present on the ends of theflexible arms and may be used to support other equipment, as the userdesires, such as lighting or other devices.

FIG. 17A illustrates a lighting accessory 600 mounted onto a device case100 according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIGS.17B-17G illustrate the lighting accessory 600 with a main body 601coupled to a clip receiver 605. A release lever 606 may release thelatch of the clip receiver when the user desires to disconnect theaccessory from the device case. A light 602 is within the main body 601.

FIG. 18A illustrates an extension arm cold shoe accessory 700 mountedonto a device case 100 according to some embodiments of the presentinvention. FIGS. 18B-18G illustrate the extension arm cold shoeaccessory 700 with an extension arm 707 coupled to a clip receiver 705.A release lever 706 may release the latch of the clip receiver when theuser desires to disconnect the accessory from the device case. A coldshoe 703 resides at the far end of the extension arm 707, which mayextend the location of the cold shoe 703 above the top of the case clip,for example.

FIG. 19A illustrates a power bank clamp accessory 800 mounted onto adevice case 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention.FIGS. 19B-19C illustrate the power bank clamp accessory 800 with acentral body 801 coupled to a clip receiver 805. The central body 801supports a first gripping arm 802 and a second gripping arm 803. Edgelips 804, 806 may grip or grab the device held, such as an auxiliarybattery device. The clamp may be flexible enough to allow the grippingarms to be spread to allow for the insertion of the battery device,while sufficiently rigid to retain that battery device during expecteduse.

FIG. 20A illustrates a double cold shoe accessory 900 mounted onto adevice case 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention.FIGS. 20B-20F illustrate the double cold shoe accessory 900 with acentral body 901 coupled to a clip receiver 905. The central body 901supports a first cold shoe 902 and a second cold shoe 903. The clamp maybe sized such that the cold shoes are placed to the exterior of thesides of the device case 100. This configuration will allow the coldshoes to support cameras on both side of a cellular telephone mountedinto the device case 100.

FIG. 21A illustrates a speaker accessory 950 mounted onto a device case100 according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIGS.21B-21G illustrate the speaker accessory 950 with a main body 951coupled to a clip receiver 955. A release lever 956 may release thelatch of the clip receiver when the user desires to disconnect theaccessory from the device case. A speaker 952 is within the main body951.

FIG. 22A illustrates a suction cup accessory 840 mounted onto a devicecase 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIGS.22B-22F illustrate the suction cup accessory 840 with a main body 841coupled to a clip receiver 845. A release lever 846 may release thelatch of the clip receiver when the user desires to disconnect theaccessory from the device case. A suction cup 848 is coupled to the mainbody 841.

FIG. 23A illustrates a nano-suction cup accessory 860 mounted onto adevice case 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention.FIGS. 23B-23G illustrate the nano-suction cup accessory 860 with a mainbody 861 coupled to a clip receiver 865. A release lever 866 may releasethe latch of the clip receiver when the user desires to disconnect theaccessory from the device case. A nano-suction cup 868 is coupled to themain body 861.

As evident from the above description, a wide variety of embodiments maybe configured from the description given herein and additionaladvantages and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in theart. The invention in its broader aspects is, therefore, not limited tothe specific details and illustrative examples shown and described.Accordingly, departures from such details may be made without departingfrom the spirit or scope of the applicant's general invention.

What is claimed is:
 1. An attachable strap device, said attachable strapdevice comprising: a main structure, said main structure comprising afirst side and a second side; a case clip coupled to said second side ofsaid main structure; a clip slider coupled to said case clip; said clipslider adapted to slide along said case clip; and a strap coupled tosaid second side of said main structure on a first end and coupled tosaid clip slider on a second end.
 2. The attachable strap device ofclaim 1 wherein said clip slider comprises a clip receiver, and whereinsaid case clip comprises a clip plate, wherein said clip plate isreleasably latched to said clip receiver with a latch when said caseslider is in a closed position.
 3. The attachable strap device of claim2 wherein said case clip comprises one or more guide slots, and whereinsaid clip slider comprises one or more rails adapted to slide withinsaid guide slots.
 4. The attachable strap device of claim 1 wherein saidstrap is bowed out away from said main structure when said clip slideris in an open configuration.
 5. The attachable strap device of claim 2wherein said strap is bowed out away from said main structure when saidclip slider is in an open configuration.
 6. The attachable strap deviceof claim 2 wherein said case clip comprises a push tab and a latchcoupled to push tab, wherein said latch fits into a recess in said clipplate when said case clip is in a latched configuration.
 7. Theattachable strap device of claim 2 further comprising an offset threadedadapter accessory, said offset threaded adapter accessory comprising aclip receiver, said clip receiver adapted to latch onto said clip plateof said device case; a threaded adapter; and a body, said body coupledto said clip receiver on a first end, said body coupled to said threadedadapter on a second end.
 8. The attachable strap device of claim 2further comprising a lighting accessory, said lighting accessorycomprising a clip receiver, said clip receiver adapted to latch ontosaid clip plate of said device case; a light, wherein said clip receiveris coupled to a back surface of said light.
 9. The attachable strapdevice of claim 2 further comprising a speaker accessory, said speakeraccessory comprising a clip receiver, said clip receiver adapted tolatch onto said clip plate of said device case; a speaker, wherein saidclip receiver is coupled to a back surface of said speaker.
 10. Theattachable strap device of claim 2 further comprising a suction cupaccessory, said suction cup accessory comprising: a clip receiver, saidclip receiver adapted to latch onto said clip plate of said device case;a suction cup, wherein said clip receiver is coupled to a back surfaceof said suction cup.